We are two years into the pandemic and at times it seems like the hits just keep on coming. Just when we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, then we find ourselves in a time of war. Gas prices are beginning to soar and who knows what will happen next. [...]

Why You Failed at Dieting Did you know that according to the CDC, almost 50% of adults have tried to lose weight in the last 12 months? That’s right. However, many find their attempts at weight loss unsuccessful or unsustainable. Additionally, more women have tried to lose weight than men. To achieve this desired weight [...]

5 Ways to Stay Fit this Fall Being physically active is very important in maintaining one's overall health. However, according to the World Health Organization 1 in 4 adults is not active enough. This is detrimental, as there are many benefits to staying fit like having improved heart health, having more energy/an energy boost, getting [...]

Did you know that 45% - 65% of all shoulder pain cases are caused by shoulder impingement? Additionally, 50% of people with shoulder pain report persistent symptoms after 3 years. Many people are living with chronic shoulder pain potentially due to shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement is a condition that results from a structural narrowing of [...]

Growing older can’t be avoided, however we can educate ourselves and arm ourselves with the best strategies to help slow down the effects of aging and preserve our bodies. One of the many age-related changes that the human body can undergo is degenerative disc disease. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a condition characterized by the [...]

Whiplash is a neck injury that happens when there is a forceful and rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck; this back-and-forth motion is like the cracking of a whip hence the name. Whiplash is common, with upwards of 3 million Americans reporting to the emergency room with complaints of whiplash each year. Females are usually [...]

An ankle sprain is the stretching or tearing of the ankle ligament(s) due to the ankle “rolling” out of its neutral position. Ankle sprains are very common and happen to over 2 million Americans annually. It is estimated that there are about 2-7 acute ankle sprains occurring in every 1000 people. Ankle sprains can cause [...]

The rotator cuff (RTC) is a group of muscles that surrounds the shoulder joint. It is made of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and the teres minor. These muscles work in conjunction so that the shoulder can perform all functions including rotating and lifting. RTC tears are a common injury and almost 2 million people visit [...]

7 myths about Physio   Today, now more than ever, we can be bombarded by opinions and thoughts about healthcare. So today, let’s dispel 7 myths about physiotherapy. The first myth is that physiotherapy is a passive activity or that the session will just be a “rub down”. However, if you expect to see results [...]